Enulose and Squamous cell carcinoma - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Squamous cell carcinoma is reported as a side effect among people who take Enulose (lactulose), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Aldactone, and have Metastases to bone.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Squamous cell carcinoma when taking Enulose. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 703 people who have side effects when taking Enulose from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Enulose?

Enulose has active ingredients of lactulose. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 711 Enulose users. Check the latest studies of Enulose.

What is Squamous cell carcinoma?

Squamous cell carcinoma (a cancer of a kind of epithelial cell) is found to be associated with 814 drugs and 895 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Squamous cell carcinoma.

On Jul, 13, 2026

703 people reported to have side effects when taking Enulose.
Among them, 12 people (1.71%) have Squamous cell carcinoma.

Could Enulose cause Squamous cell carcinoma?

Among these 12 people:

What is the gender of people who have Squamous cell carcinoma when taking Enulose? *

female: 8.33 %
male: 91.67 %

What is the age of people who have Squamous cell carcinoma when taking Enulose? *

What are other drugs people take besides Enulose? *

What are other side effects people have besides Squamous cell carcinoma? *

Weight Decreased: 12 people, 100.00%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 12 people, 100.00%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 12 people, 100.00%
Generalised Oedema (swelling all over the body): 12 people, 100.00%
Glossodynia (a burning or painful sensation in the tongue): 12 people, 100.00%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 12 people, 100.00%
Headache (pain in head): 12 people, 100.00%
Hearing Impaired: 12 people, 100.00%
Hearing Loss: 12 people, 100.00%
High Blood Pressure: 12 people, 100.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Prostate Cancer: 12 people, 100.00%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 12 people, 100.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on lactulose (the active ingredients of Enulose) and Enulose (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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